I got an offer for the Indian musical The Monsoon Wedding in an email yesterday.
I bought two tickets since prices dropped.
I haven't seen a play in years. Let's go !
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The theatre at the Souq Waqif was a little difficult to find.
The staff, on the other hand, was warm and welcoming.
They offered us much better seats than I had purchased.
Expected some boredom .Bollywood style story about lovers who must suffer .
My teen son just came with me out of politness . He was asking me at the beginning if it
was allowed to sleep during the performance .
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The play's main language was English, which was spiced up with Hindi words.
It became increasingly exciting as we progressed through the story. We could follow the romance of two sets of Indian couples.
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A well-to-do Indian family is marrying off their daughter to the son of another upper middle-class Indian family from the United States.
The story contrasts expat Indians uprooted lives with those who are living in their country with their large families .The narrative portrays the lives of working class and middle class individuals.
Old and new values are featured in a seemingly traditional love story.
The director does not shy away from addressing sensitive issues such as marital boredom and sexual harassment.
Problems inside the family that arise when you love someone of a different religion.
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The brave topic selection was paired with excellent music, songs, humor and wonderful visual effects.
I was happy to see that my teen was wide awake following the story with much interest.
. The director and the troop were able to touch our hearts.
At the end, the audience cheered by standing up . That rarely happens in Doha.
Best wishes to them for their Broadway premiers !
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